Poverty Among Utah Women: A 2022 Update
Poverty is linked to many interrelated facets of overall wellbeing, and Utahns recognize the need to reduce poverty rates among those who struggle on a day-to-day basis.
Moving Mountains for Utah Women.
The mission of the Utah Women & Leadership Project is to strengthen the impact of Utah girls and women. We serve Utah and its residents by 1) producing relevant, trustworthy, and applicable research; 2) creating and gathering valuable resources; and 3) convening trainings and events that inform, inspire, and ignite growth and change for all Utahns.
Event Recap - Childcare Symposium: Practices, Policies, and Strategies to Move Utah Forward
Did you miss this Spring Symposium event? Don't worry! You can read about it and watch the full recording here.
Sexist Comments & Responses: Objectification
In this study, the “Objectification” theme included comments in which women were viewed or treated more as objects than as human beings. Speaking up against sexism can be a powerful tool for reducing gender inequity.
UWLP in the News
- Understanding Women’s Negative Interactions With Each Other In The Workplace
- One Reason the Gender Pay Gap Continues in Utah
- Opinion: As Utah Wrestles Over School Curricula, Don’t Forget the Purpose of Education
- Guest Op-Ed: Child Care Resources for Working Parents
- Susan Madsen: It’s Time to Break the Silence About Rape in Utah
- Guest Op-Ed: Childcare Solutions for Utah Employers
- Opinion: This is the Greatest Gift You Can Give a Child
- Susan R. Madsen: Utah Women Shine in Volunteerism
Featured Events
The UWLP hosts, offers, partners, and collaborates on programs, seminars, lectures, workshops, and think tanks aligned with efforts to move mountains for Utah girls and women. View all upcoming events.
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Relaunching Your Career: Tools & Strategies for Women Returning to the Workforce
Many Utah women take career breaks for various reasons, including raising children, assisting with elder care, and managing other responsibilities. Eventually, many women want to relaunch their careers. Yet, relaunching is intimidating for so many women. Often, we feel that we are not prepared for professional work after being at home and outdated in terms of skills, competencies, and professional networks. This engaging panel of experts and launchers will provide experiences, insights, tools, tips, and strategies for women returning to the workforce—whether you are thinking about it or already have a “job” but want a “career.”
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Conflict Management for Women: Skills, Strategies, and Solutions
Is what you are doing in conflict working for you? Clair and Carlee have spent the last five years gathering research, testing ideas, and training learners on what really works for managing conflict. From this work, they have developed a framework that creates a new mindset and language for approaching conflict.
This new mindset can transform how relationships, businesses, and communities prosper and thrive when there is resistance, discord, or clashing values. Join us for a workshop designed for women to learn specific skill sets, strategies, and processes that help find flow and peace in conflict.
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Perspectives on Women’s Leadership from Prominent Utah Women of Faith
Utah is home to many prominent women leaders within a variety of faith traditions. This Forum will bring together four of these individuals to discuss their perspectives on women’s leadership and why, where, and how women today are needed to influence, impact, and lead in all settings. They will also discuss how girls, young women, and women can prepare now to become leaders themselves. Dr. Susan R. Madsen will moderate this engaging panel of community leaders. Come prepared to ask questions and to listen and learn from these influential women! This event is open to all girls/women and those who influence them (this includes men too).